FIRE 20/20 News and Resources
FIRE 20/20's monthly eNewsletter delivers inspiring articles, thought-provoking interviews and useful tools for Fire/EMS personnel, and those considering a career in the fire service. Topics are oriented around diversity recruitment and retention.
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Author Archives: natasha
Recruiting and Retaining Hispanic Firefighters: An Interview With Lt. Raul Castillo
09-19-11 -- In 1972, Lt. Raúl Castillo migrated with his family from Monterrey, Mexico to Northern Virginia. From 1976 to 1982, he served with the United States Navy as a “Hospital Corpsman,” and received an Honorable Discharge. Since 1982, Lt. Castillo has … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Community, Diversity, recruitment, retention, Virginia Categories: Interview, Newsletter
Increasing Prevention in Multicultural Communities
09-19-11 -- [This article was contributed by Rachel Myers.] In June, FIRE 20/20 was awarded a FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant to develop a national online training program called Partnering For Prevention. We are developing the program in partnership with the Renton, … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: communication, Community, Diversity, inclusion, Renton Categories: Article, Newsletter
Tip Sheet: Recruiting and Retaining Hispanic Firefighters
09-19-11 -- Each of our featured articles in the September newsletter illustrates the importance and value of effective outreach to Hispanic communities. Fire Chief Florencio “Flo” Soliz III, Travis County Emergency Service District #4 contributed some important insights. As always, these tips … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Diversity, Hispanic, Leadership, recruitment, retention, Tips Categories: Tools
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Check out these articles and resources.
09-18-11 -- Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15, 2011. We thought this would be a great opportunity to share some recent news coverage regarding Hispanic firefighters and Fire/EMS departments reaching out to their Hispanic communities: Featured Article: … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Community, Diversity, Hispanic Categories: Media, Newsletter
FIRE 20/20 Board Chair Debra Amesqua Receives “Fire Chief of the Year” Award!
09-17-11 -- We couldn’t be more proud! Congratulations Chief Amesqua! As the first Latina fire chief in the country, the first woman fire chief in Madison and as a lesbian firefighter who came out early in her fire service career, Chief … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Awards, Debra Amesqua, Diversity, Fire Chief of the Year, women Categories: FIRE 20/20, Newsletter
